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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program to expand access to legal representation and other services under the Program to individuals who occupy premises of a mobile home park.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program to include individuals residing in mobile home parks, ensuring they have access to legal representation in eviction or repossession proceedings. It also grants prospective mobile home park residents the right to sue park owners for failing to provide essential tenancy documents and terms, and clarifies that legal representation includes more than just brief advice, encompassing full attorney involvement. The bill also makes changes to how mobile home park residents can appeal eviction judgments and how park owners must provide notice of rent increases and other important information to residents.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Returned Passed (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0729?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0729_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0729t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 883421/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0729_88342101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0729_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0729f.pdf |
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